This study explored the relationship between fear of automation and teachers' attitudes toward instructional media. Ten terms describing instructional devices were presented under three experimental conditions: replacement, adjunct, and neutral. Five of the devices were considered traditional while the remainder were associated with instructional…

Described is the state of the art of technology in special education. Considered are such issues as the gap between invention and innovation, the need for technological applications, and promising developments (including computer applications and sensory compensation devices). The role of learning resource centers in bridging the gap between…

Project IDEA (Innovation Dissemination for the Education of Adults), a 2-year experimental program in the utilization of innovation, was designed to demonstrate the feasibility of a comprehensive strategy for disseminating and facilitating the utilization of selected program innovations in adult education. Implementation of this strategy involved…

One simple and straightforward way to learn about individuals' concerns about an educational innovation is to ask them to respond to the question, "When you think about (the innovation), what are you concerned about?" This manual is intended to aid school officials in analyzing these open-ended concerns statements in order to effectively assess…

College teachers are seeking alternatives to the conventional lecture as a means of teaching students. This paper presents five alternative teaching methods and their advantages and disadvantages. It describes a program for instructional method selection design and includes an evaluation matrix for the five methods. The methods examined are the…

Article contained comments by three distinguished scholars of educational policy on the problems that they felt would face the institutionalization of the Learning Foundation followed by a response of the architect of that idea. (RK)

Analyzes findings of a 1972 survey of 1,767 University of California students to determine the magnitude and structure of desire for non-traditional study programs. Discusses implications of the findings which revealed a negative view of established forms and modes and a desire for greater time and space flexibility in access. (JT)

A critical analysis which includes insights into the strengths and weaknesses of Swiss educational reform plans is provided. (DE)

An integration of human geography concepts and physical geography concepts into one course is proposed; and the conceptual framework, teaching strategies and materials, and difficulties of introducing an innovative course are discussed. (ND)

In order to try to explain the success of street academies, descriptions of such schools from both the popular and professional literature are used to develop an analysis of typical program characteristics; suggest less obvious possible reasons for success which are usually not cited and speculate on one global program characteristic that may be…

Innovations in the industrial apprenticeship programs of foreign countries are related to: cost subsidizations and financing policies, administrative coordination, and increased program flexibility. (Adapted from a 1974 Industrial Relations Research Association conference paper.) (EA)

The pro/con forum presents opposing viewpoints on the controversial MACOS curriculum (Educational Development Corporation) by Peter Dow, Director of EDC and Congressman John B. Conlan, Arizona. (JR)

A developmental instructor uses information about students to structure classroom environments to maximize personal growth and mastery of subject matter. This article describes a college freshman course attempting to promote developmental change assessed according to Perry's model of ethical and intellectual development. (EJJ)

The Iowa Statewide Delivery System provided for the educational needs of 267,000 adults throughout the State in 1973-74. Fifteen area schools offered programs in adult basic education, high school completion, general adult and continuing education, and career supplementary education, as well as other innovative programs. (MW)